Bob Lutz Pens Chevrolet Volt Defence In Forbes

Derek Kreindler
by Derek Kreindler

Bob Lutz took Fox News and other media outlets to task in his latest blog for Forbes, titled “Chevy Volt and the Wrong-Headed Right”, with Lutz taking shots at Bill O’Reilly and Rush Limbaugh.

Lutz’s article lists a number of facts regarding the crash tests and data on vehicle fires. But Lutz does claim that the Volt is

“…the most technologically advanced car on the planet, was conceived by me and my team well before any federal bailout of GM…”

Whatever you think of the Volt, the damage done by the fire stories is undeniable. While charging a Volt in public this past December, a passerby made a remark warning me to steer clear because “those things catch fire”. The story has undoubtedly permeated the public conscience, regardless or whether it’s legitimate or just hype.

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  • Carlson Fan Carlson Fan on Feb 01, 2012

    "The fires aren’t the only problem with the Volt. The Volt just does not stack up well against the Prius." Not single Volt has started on fire in the real world. But I bet if look I could easily find a Prius that has. Oh here's one right here. That took all of a minute!......LOL http://www.seacoastonline.com/articles/20100424-NEWS-4240319

  • Icemilkcoffee Icemilkcoffee on Feb 01, 2012

    Is this the same Bob Lutz who not so long ago pooh-poohed Hybrid cars as 'flash in the pan'? He maybe right in this instance, but certainly in the category of 'stop clock'.

  • RRocket RRocket on Feb 01, 2012

    I can't believe a word Lutz says when it comes to the Volt, since he's told so many outright lies and distortions about it. 1) It will do 0-60 in under 6 seconds 2) It will outsell the Prius 3) It will be cleaner ("greener") than the Prius 4) The motor NEVER drives the wheels 5) It will get better MPG than the Prius even when using the gas engine. And the list goes on and on and on. Sorry Lutz.....you are full of it.... Time to retire.....

  • Grinchsmate Grinchsmate on Mar 02, 2012

    "the most technologically advanced car on the planet, was conceived by me and my team well before any federal bailout of GM" "me and my team" thats a little big headed isnt it.

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